Director of Evangelizing Communication and Marketing

Job Description

If you have a passion to advance the Catholic Church's overall mission and appreciate the value of marketing as a means of evangelization, we would love to hear from you!
The Diocese of Duluth is seeking a highly skilled and passionate leader to serve as our Director of Evangelizing Communications & Marketing.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ready to guide multiple media, leadership, and mission teams with an integrated approach to diocesan communications. This pivotal supervisory role will drive the strategic direction and development of goals and objectives involving the overall branding, marketing, and communication efforts of the Diocese.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is strongly desired, along with a minimum of five years of senior-level experience. You may be asked to supply a sample portfolio showcasing marketing and communications projects you've led or initiated, including your expertise with various forms of media.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 depending on qualifications. Additionally, the Diocese of Duluth has a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as a 403b with employer match. We value family and home life as reflected in offering a generous PTO package and flexible schedule options.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Diocese of Duluth, Attn: Human Resources, 2830 E. 4th St., Duluth, MN 55812 or john.ball@duluthcatholic.org . We will schedule interviews immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About the Employer
Located on a beautiful hillside overlooking the shores of Lake Superior, the Diocese of Duluth's Pastoral Center offers the dynamic work environment you might expect from a friendly, faith-filled staff and mission field. The Diocese of Duluth consists of 24 Mission Fields, serving the ten counties of Northeastern Minnesota. All of the work of the Diocese of Duluth comes out of our commitment to our vision and mission as follows:
Vision: As disciples on mission, we will accompany and lead all people to Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God.
Mission: As disciples of Jesus, we will intentionally help one another to grow closer to Jesus, no matter where we are in the journey of life.

About Duluth
Live, work, and play in the combination of natural beauty and modern convenience of Duluth, Minnesota, where nearly 90,000 residents call home. Serving as the "Gateway to the North Shore," locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique topography, endless miles of trails, and the awe-inspiring views of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake.

Beyond sightseeing and the outdoors, the cultural diversity of Duluth is unmatched. Whether you enjoy attending operas, ballets, and theatre performances, or other various entertainment opportunities from speakers, comedians, and conventions, to an array of college sports, restaurants, and festivals, every season has something to offer everyone.

Full Job Description:

SUMMARY
Reflecting a commitment to the Church's overall mission of evangelization, the Director of Evangelizing Communications and Marketing works to advance the ministries of the Diocese of Duluth and support the pastoral priorities of the Bishop through an integrated approach to diocesan communications and marketing.
CONTEXT
This position is an extension of the Bishop's Ministry. The incumbent must have a willingness and ability to support the Mission of the Universal and Local Roman Catholic Church.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partners with the Mission Leadership Team to lead and coordinate an integrated approach to diocesan communications, including the overall branding, marketing and communications strategies to support ministerial objectives, ensuring consistent, compelling, and evangelizing communication of mission efforts across the diocese.
• Works collaboratively with diocesan mission teams to provide strategic direction and establishment of goals and objectives that drive the communications and marketing plans for the diocese and each mission team and office around print, digital, social, email, texting, website, audio/video and any additional and evolving communication and marketing channels.
• Oversees all media assets of the diocese and uses them to advance the work of the diocese and the priorities of the Mission Leadership Team and diocesan mission fields.
• Serves as editor of diocesan communications, overseeing all elements of communication production, from editorial planning to distribution.
• Develops collaborative relationships to identify stories that highlight missionary discipleship and evangelization with willingness to travel as needed.

• Supports the diocesan mission teams as well as Catholic entities throughout the diocese, including clergy and staff in mission fields, schools, and apostolates providing consultation and training related to their communication and marketing needs.
• Supervises staff members, overseeing the progress of their assigned projects and routine responsibilities through appropriate procedures, systems and best practices.
• Manages relationships with vendors, contractors, and key partners.
• Tracks and analyzes marketing performance metrics to measure effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
• Serves as the diocesan spokesperson, handling all external communications and media relations, including media statements, announcements and preparing diocesan leadership and staff for public appearances.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a current level of knowledge and skills required to effectively serve in this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for supervision of at least one administrative assistant as well as project and vendor teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor's or MBA degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Senior level experience in Communications or Marketing with a working knowledge of new media, marketing, public relations, and communications practices and principles. A minimum of five years' experience in marketing, communications or a related field required.
• Appreciates marketing as a means of evangelization.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with experience crafting mission-aligned messaging.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to be a natural leader and strategic thinker while balancing big-picture vision with hands-on execution.
• Excellent project management and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Proven success in marketing strategy and execution across channels, including social, digital, video and print media.
• Demonstrates confidentiality, good judgment, independence, and sensitivity in the management of others, as well as an ability to bring people together to achieve shared goals.
• Possesses great ability to identify potential negative or crisis situations and apply conflict resolution principles to mitigate issues and concerns.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete Safe Environment training as required of all diocesan employees and pass background check connected to that training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to leadership, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to feel objects with tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment is a traditional office setting. While performing duties of this job, the employee is exposed to low to moderate noise levels in the work environment. Some travel will be expected. Weekend and evening work may be required.

About the Employer

Vision: As disciples on mission, we will accompany and lead all people to Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God.

Mission: As disciples of Jesus, we will intentionally help one another to grow closer to Jesus, no matter where we are in the journey of life.